Magnum South
Magnum South is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Magnum South
The primary purpose of Magnum South is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Burkheartsmeyer Land Co (private). It impounds the Tr-sage Creek near Gildford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 711 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Gildford |
| River/Stream | Tr-sage Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.68480, -110.36650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 711 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 711 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 364 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BURKHEARTSMEYER LAND CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00269 |
| Federal ID | MT00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |